Bonus: Mahershala Ali and Benjamin Cleary (Live from AFI Fest)

<p>Live from AFI Fest, "Swan Song" director Benjamin Cleary and actor Mahershala Ali discuss the heartbreaking inspiration for the film, the challenges of shooting during a pandemic, and improvising scenes with Naomie Harris. Plus, Ali shares why every role — from a commercial to "Blade" — is equally important to him.</p><p>To read a full transcript of this interview, please visit the episode page at <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-01-04/mahershala-ali-and-benjamin-cleary-on-sci-fi-drama-swan-song">latimes.com</a>. </p>